La Liga

Lionel Messi will never leave Barcelona: Club President

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu predicts that Lionel Messi would not only extend his contract with the Catalan club but also end his playing days there too.
17 November 2016, 05:10 AM

Football: Spain fight back to snatch draw with England

Isco scores in the sixth minute of stoppage time as Spain launch an improbable fightback to snatch a 2-2 friendly draw against England with both their goals coming after the 89th minute at Wembley.
16 November 2016, 05:26 AM

Football: Suarez in blockbuster Barcelona extension talks

European Golden Shoe winner Luis Suarez said negotiations to extend his contract with Barcelona until 2021 were running smoothly.
10 November 2016, 10:12 AM

Football: Cristiano Ronaldo eyes 10 more years after 'dream' season

Cristiano Ronaldo signalled his intention to keep playing for 10 more years after rounding off a "dream year" by signing a bumper new five-year contract with Real Madrid on Monday.
8 November 2016, 05:35 AM

Football: Lionel Messi starring role for "Game of Thrones"

Stars of Emmy-winning television epic "Game of Thrones" got a front row seat at the Lionel Messi show on Sunday as the Argentine superstar scored his 500th Barcelona goal.
7 November 2016, 05:00 AM

Ronaldo to sign five-year deal today

Three-time World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo will sign a new five-year contract with Spanish giants Real Madrid on Monday, the club confirmed on Sunday.
6 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Valencia keep struggling

Valencia's poor La Liga season continued as Los Che remain just a point above the relegation zone after a 1-1 draw at fellow
1 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Mathieu adds to Barcelona injury woes

Barcelona centre-back Jeremy Mathieu joined the club's mounting injury list and faces three weeks out after hurting his right calf,
26 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Atletico's party ended by Sevilla

Steven N'Zonzi's winner 17 minutes from time ended Atletico Madrid's unbeaten start to the season and sent Sevilla top of La
23 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Prandelli gets winning start

Ex-Italy coach Cesare Prandelli got off to a winning start in La Liga as his new Valencia side triumphed 2-1 at Sporting Gijon on Sunday, while Villarreal maintained their impressive opening to the season by thrashing Celta Vigo 5-0.
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Football: Zidane delighted with Real intensity after thrashing Betis

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane praises his side's attitude after they put a four-game winless run behind them by thrashing Real Betis 6-1 in a relentless display away from home.
16 October 2016, 06:30 AM

Football: Messi returns as Barcelona, Madrid battle 'FIFA virus'

Argentina's pain is Barcelona's gain as Lionel Messi returns for the Spanish champions when Deportivo la Coruna visit the Camp Nou on Saturday after being sidelined for three weeks with a groin injury.
14 October 2016, 05:55 AM

Barcelona 1-0 Real Madrid: Catalans beat Blancos in economic Clasico

The Catalans host Real Madrid at Camp Nou on December 3 and while they may not be ahead of their fiercest rivals in La Liga at the moment, they hold the advantage in economic terms.
13 October 2016, 08:54 AM

Atletico go top as Real draw, Barca lose

Atletico Madrid moved top of La Liga despite missing two penalties as Antoine Griezmann and Kevin Gameiro handed Diego Simeone's men a 2-0 win at Valencia on Sunday.
2 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Granada fire Jemez

Colourful Granada coach Paco Jemez became the third La Liga boss to lose his job already this season after failing to
28 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Messi injured as Atletico hold Barcelona, Villarreal hold Real

Lionel Messi was forced off with the apparent recurrence of a groin injury as Atletico Madrid came from behind to hold Barcelona 1-1 at the Camp Nou on Wednesday.
21 September 2016, 22:46 PM

Messi injured as Atletico hold Barcelona, Villarreal hold Real

Lionel Messi was forced off with the apparent recurrence of a groin injury as Atletico Madrid came from behind to hold Barcelona 1-1 at the Camp Nou on Wednesday.
21 September 2016, 22:29 PM

Valencia sack Ayestaran

Struggling La Liga giants Valencia sacked coach Pako Ayestaran on Tuesday after failing to pick up a single point in their opening
21 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Football: Fernando Torres relishing Barcelona showdown

Fernando Torres believes Atletico Madrid travel to Barcelona on Wednesday at just the right time after emphatically bouncing back with three wins over the past week.
20 September 2016, 08:44 AM

Zinedine Zidane is my idol: James Rodriguez

James Rodriguez hails Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane as his "idol" after making a goalscoring return to the starting line-up in the European champions' 2-0 win at Espanyol.
19 September 2016, 06:16 AM